How to Identify Albino Red Top Lwanda Peacock

To identify Albino Red Top Lwanda Peacock (Aulonocara sp.), look at these key features.

Physical Characteristics

Body shape

compressed

Coloration

Predominantly white to pale yellow body due to albinism, with red or orange coloration on the dorsal fin and sometimes the upper head. Eyes are typically red or pink. Some individuals may show faint underlying patterns or iridescent scales depending on lighting and mood.

Scale type

ctenoid

Mouth position

terminal

Distinctive features

Albino coloration (lack of melanin), Red or orange dorsal fin ('Red Top'), Red or pink eyes, Elongated sensory pores on the head (characteristic of Aulonocara)

Dorsal fin

Long and continuous, extending almost the entire length of the back, typically with a prominent red or orange band.

Tail fin

Forked, often with a pale or yellowish hue.

Pectoral fin

Transparent to pale, relatively small.

Distinctive fins

Pelvic fins are often elongated in males, sometimes with a pale or yellowish tint. Anal fin may have egg spots, particularly in males.

Identification Tips

1. 1

   Coloration

   The most defining feature is the albino body (white/pale yellow) combined with the distinct red/orange dorsal fin and red/pink eyes. This combination is unique to this specific variant.

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   Body Shape

   Typical Aulonocara body shape: moderately compressed, somewhat elongated, with a relatively large head and mouth.

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